Electric Vehicle
Rate Plan
Contractor Set-Up Guide
Contractor’s Set-Up Guide: Overview
Pricing Plan Summary
Our special EV Rate plan makes it easy for owners of electric vehicles to save on charging costs. Customers who participate will
get a reduced rate for the electricity they use to charge their vehicle during off-peak hours (between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on
weekdays, or anytime on weekends and holidays).
EV
Rate
Metering Set-Up Monthly
Charge
Off-Peak
(9 p.m.–9 a.m., holidays & weekends)
On-Peak
(9:00:01 a.m.–8:59:59 p.m., weekdays)
Separate Meter
for the EV Only
$0.033/kWh
$0.14170/kWh (other months)
$0.17564/kWh (June–Sept.)
$4.95
*Rates apply to single phase – secondary voltage use only. Rates are subject to resource and/or fuel adjustments, city fees and taxes where applicable. Rates may change upon PUC
approval. Rates include the Variable Fuel Cost Charge. The average fuel cost for August 2014 through July 2015 was $0.02723.
Main House
Meter
House Service Panel
Electric Vehicle
Meter
Electric Vehicle
Breaker
Customer enrollment process for reference:
1. Customer calls Xcel Energy at 800.895.4999 so we can help determine which rate plan will work best.
2. If a fast charger is being installed, customer contacts builders.call.line@xcelenergy.com to check the load increase.
3. Customer contacts an electrician (you) for an estimate on the meter housing equipment installation.
4. When the meter housing is installed, inspected and energized, customer visits xcelenergy.com/EVRates and
completes the application form.
5. Customer sends the completed inspection document to builders.call.line@xcelenergy.com.
6. We’ll visit the customer’s home and install an off-peak meter next to the existing meter.
7. Once the meter is installed the customer can start charging and saving.
Who provides what for the installation?
Xcel Energy provides:
Customer installs:
• EV Billing Meter
• Meter socket(s) (with a lever bypass)
• Conduit and wiring
• EV charger or dedicated wall outlet
Service Connection Options
Quick Reference Guide for Service Connection:
1. Choose a service connection option.
2. Contact the Builder’s Call Line at 800.628.2121 to schedule a line drop and reconnect. If there is a large load increase,
speak with a designer to determine if the service entrance conduit is still valid.
a. Duplex meter sockets require a simple disconnect and reconnect.
b. Overhead service requires a splice in the conductor past the weather head, which is made by Xcel Energy.
Customers need to provide an adequate length of wire to make this connection.
c. Underground service requires a connection in the wire below the meter sockets, in the same location that the
conduit entered the meter socket. Customers need to supply the junction and route conductor from the point of
delivery to the two individual meter sockets. The junction box requires a sealable hasp.
3. Customer visits xcelenergy.com/EVRates and completes the application form, and sends a completed inspection form
to the Builder’s Call Line, builders.call.line@xcelenergy.com.
Service Connection Option 1:
Duplex Meter Socket, Underground or Overhead Service
DRAWING EV-10
Table of Responsibility
EV SERVICE METERING MN ONLY
Duplex Underground/Overhead
Duplex Overhead
Metersocket
Firm
Meter
Firm
Service
Panel
EV
Meter
Underground
EV
Panel
or
Breaker
Drawing EV-10
Item material or
work description
Party to furnish,
own and maintain
Party to
install
Permits and
Inspections
Customer
N/A
Service Entrance
Conductor*
Customer
Customer
Underground
Service Lateral
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy
Service Entrance
Conduit
Customer
Customer
Duplex Meter
Socket
Customer
Customer
Billing Meter
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy
Load Side Conduit/
Conductor/Panels
Customer
Customer
Point of Delivery:
• P oint where Xcel Energy’s facilities are first connected to the electric
facilities of the customer.
*The service entrance conductor refers to the conductor going through the mast between the line side of the
meter socket, through the weather head, and to the point of delivery.
Issued
Replaces
Drawn by
Approved
File
SM
New
JD
PAGE
Service Connection Options
Service Connection Option 2:
Separate Socket, Overhead Service
DRAWING EV-20
Table of Responsibility
OVERHEAD SERVICE
Point of attachment
See SC-10 for more
information
Drawing EV-20
Overhead Service
Conductor/Conduit
owned by customer
Point of delivery
Firm
Meter
EV
Meter
Firm
Service
Panel
EV
Panel
or
Breaker
Item material or
work description
Party to furnish,
own and maintain
Party to
install
Permits and Inspections
Customer
N/A
Service Entrance Conductor*
Customer
Customer
Junction in Drip Loop
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy
Self-Contained Meter Socket
Customer
Customer
Billing Meter
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy
Load Side Conduit/
Conductor/Panels
Customer
Customer
Point of Delivery:
•O
verhead Service Residential – Point where Xcel Energy’s facilities are
first connected to the electric facilities of the customer.
• T he junction is made in the drip loop between the conductor exiting the
weather head and the overhead service drop. The connection will be made
by Xcel Energy.
*The service entrance conductor refers to the conductor going through the mast between the line side of the
meter socket, through the weather head, and to the point of delivery.
SEPARATE SOCKET OPTION
NOTES:
1. Riser conduit and conductor supplied and installed by customer/electrician.
2. Point of delivery in service loop.
Service Connection Option 3:
Separate Socket, Underground Service
DRAWING EV-30
Table of Responsibility
UNDERGROUND SERVICE
Issued
Replaces
SM
New
Drawn by
Approved
PAGE
Firm
Meter
Multi-tap connectors
supplied/installed
by customer
Drawing EV-30
File
JD
EV
Meter
Conduit/conductor
supplied/installed
by customer
Wireway or Junction Box
(Customer supplied
and owned)
Sealable
Xcel owned conductor
Customer owned conduit
Point of delivery
(Junction point/bussed
wireway supplied by customer)
To Underground
NOTES:
1. Need to coordinate disconnect/reconnect with Xcel builders line.
2. Point of delivery in wireway, conductors after that point supplied by customer.
3. Junction point or bussed wireway supplied by customer.
Item material or
work description
Party to furnish,
own and maintain
Party to
install
Permits and Inspections
Customer
N/A
Underground Service Lateral
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy
Junction Box/
Wire way
Customer
Customer
Point of Connection
Customer
Customer
Self-Contained
Meter Socket
Customer
Customer
Billing Meter
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy
Load Side Conduit/
Conductor/Panels
Customer
Customer
Point of Delivery:
•U
nderground Service Residential – Point where Xcel Energy’s facilities are
first connected to the electric facilities of the customer.
•O
ccurs inside wireway or junction box. Connection is made via connectors
supplied and installed by the customer.
Installation FAQs
Where do I install the meter socket and service box?
The second meter socket or duplex meter socket must be installed outside and grouped by the existing meter socket at a vertical
height of 4’–6’, measured from final grade to the center of the meter. The minimum horizontal dimensions of the platform shall
meet the National Electrical Code® requirements for working space, as specified under “Meter Clearances” in the Standards
for Electric Installation and Use manual. Additionally, clearances around the gas meter should be met. Refer to the following
diagrams and Drawing CR-10, in that publication for reference.
1. Area within dashed lines shall be clear of all obstructions.
2. 18” clearance shall be maintained to either side of the center line of the meter socket per NEC.
3. 36”, 42” or 48” clearance shall be maintained in front of meter socket per NEC.
4. Height of working clearance shall be per NEC.
5. The meter socket must be located within 2’ of the existing meter.
Does it have to be a duplex meter socket?
No. For new construction, a duplex meter socket may be a good option. But, it is not required on an existing premises. If two
separate sockets are being used, they should be next to each other with the two masts for an overhead service as close to each
other as possible. The second meter socket should be vertically aligned, (from the center point) with the existing socket and
within 24” horizontally, from the main house meter.
Installation FAQs
Can I install this as a sub-meter?
No. Industry best practice for safety is a dedicated service.
Is a lever bypass meter socket required?
Yes. The meter socket for the EV must be a lever bypass from a manufacturer on our approved list. It must also conform to all
other standards as depicted in section 4.13 from our Standard for Electrical Installation and Use.
What voltage charging equipment can I install for the EV rate?
EV chargers that use 120V, 240V or 208V (network) are all allowed. Available voltage will be dependent on
existing distribution facilities in the area.
Can I install the meter socket on a detached garage?
There are two options for customers wishing to charge their vehicle in a detached garage:
1. The customer may participate in the EV rate by installing the EV meter within 2’ of the existing meter. If the main house
meter is not on the garage, a line can be run to the detached garage.
2. The customer may participate in the Time of Day rate instead of the EV rate, and install a Time of Day meter on the
detached garage. In this case, the panel can be used for additional charges besides an electric vehicle. A second
service would need to be requested and started at an extra cost to the customer.
Can I install a fast charger?
Yes. Prior to installing a DC fast charger or an AC Level 2 charger, please call the Builder’s Call Line at 800.628.2121 to check
if a significant load increase will necessitate a service upgrade. With prior notification, we can make the necessary system
modifications to continue to reliably serve the EV customer and surrounding community.
Who do I call at Xcel Energy to confirm the meter specifications?
• Technical metering questions? Call 800.422.0782.
• General questions? We’re available 24 hours a day at 800.895.4999.
Need more guidance? Consult the Standard for Electric Installation and Use manual.
Key sections related to the EV rate including (but are not limited to):
• 4.10.3 Meter installation & Ownership
• 4.13 Meter Sockets
• 4.14.2 Meter Installation
• 4.15.5
Meter Socket Identification Requirements
• 4.15
Meter Mounting Heights
Get the latest details and information. Visit xcelenergy.com/EVRates.
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